Startup Life and Single Parenting | Alex Medick (Dad of 2, TensorWave)
I'm joined by Alex Medick to talk about the chaos of startup life, single parenting, old-school parenting and why you should always give yourself some grace.
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🎧 Listen now: Apple | Spotify | Youtube | Website 🎧Alex Medick is the Head of Marketing at TensorWave, an AI infrastructure company. Prior to this role, he served as the President and Chief Marketing Officer of Inside.com. He’s also a single dad to two kids, a son and a daughter, navigating the challenges of parenting while leading in the startup world. We discussed:
Balancing parenting with startup demands: How Alex manages being a single Dad while navigating the challenges of working at a fast-paced startup.
Communicating with kids during a separation: The approach Alex took to talk to his young children about his separation and how it affected them.
Unexpected fulfillment from fatherhood: How becoming a dad has brought a deeper sense of fulfillment and perspective to Alex’s life.
Giving yourself grace as a parent: Why Alex’s motto is to give yourself grace, especially during the hectic and overwhelming times.
The “sucky” moments that create lasting memories: Alex shares how saying yes to the challenging moments, like chaotic travel and events, leads to some of the most memorable experiences.
Old school parenting in modern times: Alex talks about his approach to parenting, influenced by older generations, and why he believes kids need more structure and less coddling.
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Where to find Alex Medick
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajmedick/
TensorWave: https://tensorwave.com/
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In this episode, we cover:
(00:00) Introducing Alex Medick
(02:10) Balancing parenting with startup life
(03:15) Talking to kids about separation
(08:15) Unexpected fulfillment from fatherhood
(10:06) Giving yourself grace and embracing imperfection
(16:20) Old school parenting in modern times
(19:31) Hospital quarantine story and new perspective
(22:28) Travel chaos, flight disasters, and survival tips
(33:29) Raising kids with tech: balance needed
(36:03) Empathy and life principles guiding Alex
(39:50) Lightning round: must-haves and parenting quirks
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